The Best Summer Fish

It is a beautiful thing when our City Fish Market customers ask about the best summer fish and similar questions. Sure, they may be thinking only about maximum deliciousness in their fresh fish selection from our increasingly famous retail counters. But in most cases, being on the lookout for seasonal seafood is about sustainability, of which there are multiple benefits.

So, read on to learn about the best summer fish on the East Coast, some great recipes for cooking them, and a few reasons to pat yourself on the back.

Benefits of Choosing Sustainable Seafood

As you head to your favorite fish market, there are benefits to knowing what seafood is in season. Although there is a lot more to the subject of sustainability, these selling points apply to the eating of the best summer fish—in other words, to buying seasonal seafood for your home table.

• Summer fish in season, for example, are at their peak harvest, being at their most flavorful and their fattest. This makes sense because, during the previous breeding season or migration period, they were actively feeding or storing energy.  
• Fish caught in season are optimal for cooking and tasting because they are at their best for culinary purposes. 

The Best Summer Fish on the East Coast

City Fish Market is at 884 Silas Deane Hwy in Wethersfield, CT, and we have loyal customers from Maine and Rhode Island as well as Connecticut. Being on the East Coast, our list of the best fish to eat in summer is specific to our region, as follows:

Mahi-Mahi

It is something to celebrate when mahi-mahi is in peak season. It isn’t just about the mild, sweet flavor that can be enhanced by a wide range of herbs, sauces, and spices. It isn’t even about the firm texture, which many prefer to flaky fish. Mahi-mahi is a leaner fish and a healthy option for anyone looking to eat foods with low saturated fat. In addition to being an optimal source of protein, mahi-mahi is packed with B vitamins and minerals such as potassium, selenium, and phosphorus. Try this recipe for Garlic Alfredo Mahi Mahi.

Striped bass aka Rockfish

Striped bass or rockfish is a popular choice among the best summer fish. Seafood enthusiasts choose rockfish for its full, rich, slightly briny taste. When cooked skillfully, the taste is often described as mild and sweet. The flaky texture of striped bass doesn’t limit its versatility. The many ways to cook rockfish include pan-frying, baking, grilling, and smoking. The Spruce Eats provides this helpful Guide to Buying, Cooking, and Storing Striped Bass.

Swordfish

 During the summertime, swordfish are highly popular. The combination of good qualities in swordfish include versatility in cooking, sweetness of flavor, dense meatiness in texture, and nutritional benefits. Swordfish makes for sturdy steaks that can be grilled, broiled, roasted, or pan-seared and enjoyed within minutes. Swordfish are a great source of nutrients that contribute to immune function, bone health, heart health, and could even help to reduce the risk of cancer. Those nutrients include vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, protein, selenium, and vitamin B-12. The recipes on our City Fish Market website include this page of swordfish recipes. 

There is No Better Place for the Best Summer Fish Than City Fish Market 

Include yellowfin tuna next time you are on the hunt for seasonal fish at City Fish Market while the kids are on break from school. Yellowfin tuna are also among the best summer fish in our region. You can congratulate yourself for being a part of sustainable fishing practices that impact the world in a positive way when you buy seafood in season. Our stunning selection of fresh seafood strictly adheres to the rules that help protect these treasures drawn out of our rivers and seas. 

Visit us at City Fish Market today for the freshest fish, live Maine lobsters, crab meat, shrimp, calamari, scallops, and so much more. For delivery, call us or fill out our online form.